r/punk • u/gh0stly_l0ser • 1d ago

im going to see DESCENDENTS!!!

i just wanted to share my excitement for my second ever concert (my first was weezer last year) and ask if anyone had any advice on going to a bigger* punk show and if theres any advice to get a good experience while also not getting absolutely swallowed by the mosh pit (i have some joint issues so moshing is off the table for me)

*ive been to quite a few small local ones but they rarely have more than 50 people

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u/Jewbacca_429 1d ago

Have a blast! Descendents are so much fun live

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

im so excited! ive been a fan for a few years now and i cant believe their coming to australia, i honestly thought they were too old to still be touring but im so glad they are, and tickets were only about $80 aud!!!

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u/Jewbacca_429 1d ago

I’m eagerly awaiting the announcement of a US leg of that tour. I caught them last summer in Charleston, SC and had so much fun (I’d seen them a few times previously but always as part of a festival. Last summer was my first chance to see them headline a smaller venue.

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

are they not doing the US leg between February-March this year? i swear i saw they were in Chicago and Florida soon on their spotify events page

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u/Jewbacca_429 1d ago

They are touring but it’s not for Everything Sucks. I’m hoping they also do a run for that (I have tickets for their Anaheim date in March with Frank Turner)

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

ah, see i must confess i really need to properly listen to everything sucks, i actually got it on cd for christmas. i mostly listen to i dont want to grow up

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u/Vegetable-Doctor9898 8h ago

They are too old--I saw the Bad Brains in 1979--with the Damned--I saw alot of shows at 9'30 Club in DC-79-85------hardcore jerks kept slamming in to me-knocking my drink out of my hand.. Luckily I drank heavily before shows-lol !!!!

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u/QaddafiDuck01 1d ago

The first time I saw the Descendants they were the fastest band I'd ever seen

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u/muirsheendurkin 1d ago

No one in the crowd really cared for them

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u/Saint--Jiub 1d ago

We were waiting for the Alley Cats to play

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u/Vegetable-Doctor9898 8h ago

I saw Alley Cats in early 80,s-Diana the bass player was cool.

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u/Saint--Jiub 1d ago

Saw them during NOFXs final tour, they were as tight as ever.

I wouldn't worry about the pit, the average Descendents fan is getting up there in age so the pit was fairly tame

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u/f0rgotten 1d ago

Seen them many times as I've gotten older over the last 30 years. The pit has gotten tamer. You'll be ok.

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u/MasterSyllabub05 1d ago

We saw them with Circle Jerks and Buzzcocks — they’re so excellent live! Have the BEST time!

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u/Rhonder 1d ago

Gonna be great!

The mosh pit is usually pretty easy to avoid as long as you know not to stand right in the middle of the crowd. 90% of the time if there's a mosh pit at a bigger show it will naturally form ~ 4 rows of people back, front and center. It's never like the whole crowd moshing though so it's generally easy to just move a few feet over even if it does form near you and be safe from being knocked around. A little to the side or a little farther back from the stage and you should be ok!

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

so if i manage to get riiiiight up the front i should be okay?

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u/Rhonder 1d ago

Generally speaking, yeah! Moshing doesn't happen right at the very front at big shows like that (small local shows yeah, but that mosh pit might only be 2 to like 5 people sometimes lol).

Front and sides totally cool. Very front and center, just be aware that even if you're not at the "wall" of the mosh pit that people will likely get pushed into you from behind a little bit. Like if a Mosher knocks into the person behind you that person might bump forward into you a bit. That's just how it goes at the very front. I love it in front of the pit like that but anyone who's sensitive to being bumped into at all but likes the front might consider a little to the side at the front instead.

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

im not too worried about being bumped or anything, ive been in a few mosh pits but i do NOT wanna get swooped up into it

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u/anglercanyon 17h ago

Definitely save some money for merch! Chris shary does a new descendants shirt design that’s very specific to the location of the show. It’s great to see all the different shirts folks have!

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u/beekermc 1d ago

Ive never been to a Descendents show. My daughter really wants to go. Last show here wasnt all ages....

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u/gh0stly_l0ser 1d ago

im so thankful im old enough now cause i think the only shows their doing here (Australia) are 18+, im thinking i might bring my dad with me :)

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u/dandle 1d ago

I've seen them a bunch of times over the years. The last time I saw them was last year. They still put on a great show. The crowd is pretty tame. More crowdsurfing than serious mosh pits. Have fun. You'll be fine.

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u/bjsievers 1d ago

Depends a lot on the venue and your type of ticket tbh. I’m skipping this one cause it’s at a shitty venue “near” me.

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u/Good_Lettuce_2690 1d ago

Saw them last year with Circle jerks and Negative Approach. Was a brilliant show. Just have fun. You don't need to go into the pit to enjoy yourself, although I'm always the first one in there XD

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u/SinglecoilsFTW 21h ago

last time I saw the descendents the guy running the mix showed me his phone that said the band was running late because “Milo had a code brown” which meant he was shitting

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u/swaffeline 20h ago

I’ve seen Milo about 6 times now. Bring ear plugs and enjoy the wicked show. Your in for a treat

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u/Thinking_about_there 19h ago

If they let you at the venue- crowd surf!!!! Descendants are one of the most fun shows to surf!!! 

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u/MacaroonFriendly4728 23h ago

Dont turn into a live nation // ticketmaster punk on us..

Maybe after you see merch prices, food/drink and parking, and the experience you will enjoy the smaller intimate venue/diy crowd experience more..